Optional Update

[rottikid]

I opened Windows Update and only listed was an optional update. I didn't update at that time and when I went back to update I could not find the optional update. Ihave Windows 7 Home premium 64 Bit. I looked for updates again but it said everything was up to date. How can I find that update.. I'm not really good with computers any help will be greatly appreciated. I have one other question if you don't mind.

I have to Unzip a ZIP-file with WinZip and save the content to my hard
drive. Then use the unzipped EXE-file to run a program. This sound simple enough, I guess, if you know what you are doing. Where can I get this WinZip program that will run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit.

One other question. A program that I want to install supports Windows 7 64 bit in 32-bit emulation mode. What does that mean and how do I run this program. :huh:

Thanks again for all your help and cooperation. Have a good evening.

 

[derekimo]

Welcome rottikid,

For the update it was probably for MSE if that's your Anti-Virus, You could just look at Installed updates and see if it is there.

As for WinZip you can get it here WinZip - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com There might be something else you can use too, someone else might know more about that.

Usually people will download a zipped file to their desktop or downloads area by clicking save instead of run when prompted. (see Below)

And for the 32 bit emulation I don't know the technical answer but 64 bit windows has 2 sets of programs files, Program Files (64bit) and Program Filesx86 (32bit).

Hope that helps you out some.

Derek

 

[Phone Man]

Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
A free alternate is 7-Zip.

Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

Jim

 

[CommonTater]

Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
A free alternate is 7-Zip.

Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

Jim

I kinda like IZArc for myself.

 

[rottikid]

Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
A free alternate is 7-Zip.

Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

Jim

I kinda like IZArc for myself.

Just so I understand. There is nothing I have to do to a 32 bit program being run on Windows 7 64bit. Just do the install. Thank you everyone for all your help and cooperation. Have a great night.
Rottikid

 

[derekimo]

Win Zip is a trial version and then you have to buy it.
A free alternate is 7-Zip.

Windows 7 64bit will run 32bit programs also. So if you can't find a 64bit version of a program then you can use the 32bit version especially if it states it is compatible with 64bit OS (Win 7)

Jim

I kinda like IZArc for myself.

Just so I understand. There is nothing I have to do to a 32 bit program being run on Windows 7 64bit. Just do the install. Thank you everyone for all your help and cooperation. Have a great night.
Rottikid

Yes you understand right, It will install it in the correct programs folder on it's own.
You have a great night also.
Derek